Career Development

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About Course

Welcome to the Career Development course! This course is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to navigate the complex world of professional development. We will explore various aspects of career advancement, from understanding your unique strengths and leadership potential to mastering effective communication and networking strategies.

Course Objectives:

  • Self-Awareness and Leadership: Develop a deep understanding of your personal values, strengths, and weaknesses. Learn how to identify your leadership style and cultivate effective leadership skills.
  • Personal Branding and Job Sourcing: Create a compelling personal brand that showcases your unique value proposition. Discover effective job search strategies and techniques to find the right opportunities.
  • Presentation and Interviewing Skills: Master the art of delivering impactful presentations and conducting successful job interviews. Learn how to communicate effectively, answer challenging questions, and negotiate salary and benefits.
  • Ethics and Professionalism: Explore ethical considerations in the workplace and develop a strong sense of professionalism. Understand the importance of maintaining integrity and building trust.
  • Capstone Project: Apply your learnings to a hands-on project that involves preparing for mock interviews and developing a professional portfolio. Gain practical experience and refine your career development skills.

Course Structure:

The course will be a combination of lectures, discussions, group activities, and hands-on exercises. You will have opportunities to network with peers, receive personalized feedback, and develop a strong foundation for your career journey.

By the end of this course, you will be well-prepared to:

  • Identify your career goals and develop a personalized career plan
  • Build a strong personal brand and network effectively
  • Master essential communication and interviewing skills
  • Demonstrate ethical behavior and professionalism in the workplace
  • Create a professional portfolio that showcases your skills and achievements

We look forward to guiding you on this exciting journey of career development!

Acknowledgement(s) and Attribution

The contents of this course have been curated by technical mentors from Zindua School Christopher Aloo , Jesse Karanja and Ezekiel Kibiego.

Course Content associated with the course have been sourced from Galton College, which focusses on providing high quality courses and video lectures on a range of business topics.

We appreciate Gebeya and Workforce Africa, both top recruitment companies in Africa, for stepping in for the career and technical interview preparation segments.

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Course Content

Self-Awareness and Leadership
In this module you will learn about: - How to conduct Self Reflection - Talents, Strengths and Interests - Skills Tracker (Develop and Update) - Time Management - Mentorship and Feedback - Empathy in Leadership At the end of the module, you will be able to fill out a Skills Tracker and Compare with a peer, documenting your reasons This course is attributed to Galton College, from where we have borrowed majority of the videos in the course.

  • Goal Setting
    22:27
  • The Need for Self and Lifelong Learning
    42:54
  • Self Reflection
    35:57
  • Time Management
    19:26
  • Skills Audit
    30:20
  • Leadership Skills
    12:43
  • Weekly Project : Skills Tracker
    00:00
  • Submit Your Project
    00:00

Personal Branding and Job Sourcing
In the module, you will learn more on - LinkedIn and social media, Your LinkedIn Profile, Endorsements and Recommendations - Resume & CV Editing Activity. - Scraping Jobs and Job Sources - Cover Letters At the end of the module, you will Identify a job opportunity and define a cover letter and CV.

Presentation and Interview Skills
Here we will go through how to - Interviewing for Tech Jobs - Stand Out from the crowd. - Enhance one's public speaking and communication skills - Design and present slides At the end of the module, you will be expected to develop a pitch deck and present this for a topic/theme of your choice.

Ethics and Professionalism
You will be expected to cover the following concepts in this module : - Professional Ethics - Approaches to ethical decision making and the decision making process - Types of misconducts - Conflict of interest, Abusive Behaviors, Retaliation, etc - Data Privacy - Dispute Resolution At the end of the module, you will do an assessment on the concepts above covered.

Capstone – Developing Personal Portfolios and Preparing for Mock Interviews

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